Gene, I searched my Veteran's database and there is no record for any CEROs. The source data for this database comes from the Chickasaw County Graves Registration Records (Iowa Dept of Veteran's Affairs). The main criteria associated with a record being in this database is that the Veteran (regardless of which war he/she served in) was buried in Chickasaw County. (ie. the reference back to "Graves Registration" Records.) Since your Joe CERO isn't in the records I have, my first conclusion is that he may not have been brought back and buried in Chickasaw County. (If you know differently, then get back to me.) Now, there is a possibility that the State Office could have information on your Joe CERO. My recommendation is that you write to them and request a search for information on Joe CERO. (I've done this before and gotten lucky.) You must be patient however, as they do these types of searches as time permits. (I would estimate at least 90 days.) I am still waiting for a response from the Washington State Office of Veterans Affairs, which I sent in January, for information on a WWI Veteran. In your request you should provide as much information as you can about the veteran to help them find the record, if there is one. If you know what branch of service, approximately when you think he was killed or where, his date of birth, parents names... are just a few things I can think of to include. The address to use is: Commission of Veterans Affairs Attn: Military Graves Registrar (W.T. Sharpe) Camp Dodge, 7700 NW Beaver Drive Johnston, Iowa 50131-1902 The only other thing I can think of to recommend is the Military Records Center at St Louis, MO. That would be an option after you see what results you obtain from the above. I can give you further guidance on this later, if you like. Hope this helps... Jannette